Introduction

When Iraq refused to leave Kuwait following the 1990 invasion, Operation Desert Storm began. During the operation, Marines accomplished a wide range of missions: From the air, Marine pilots used fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft to destroy Iraq’s air and naval forces, anti-air defenses and ballistic missile launchers.

Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the United States government declared a “Global War on Terrorism.”

In response to the Taliban government’s refusal to respond to known terrorist activities within their borders, Marines were deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

In 2003, Iraq became a second front in the war on terrorism with Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Both operations are ongoing, with Marine responsibilities ranging from combat and security operations to humanitarian efforts.

Outline of Series 01, Episode 12

The Second Battle of Fallujah, Operation Al-Fajr and Operation Phantom Fury and the insurgent attacks in and around Fallujah. In September 2006 a push was mounted and lasted until January 2007. The success of the tactics developed during the push, often called the ‘Third Battle of Fallujah’, were applied on a larger scale that lead to what can be called the Great Sunni Awakening. The episode concludes with the Surge and the stand down of forces in 2009.

US Marines In The War on Terror 1991-2009 Series

• Episode 01: Flashpoints.
• Episode 02: Reap What You Sow.
• Episode 03: Building a Shield.
• Episode 04: The Storm Breaks.
• Episode 05: Fatwa.
• Episode 06: Call to Action.
• Episode 07: Shadow War.
• Episode 08: Axis of Evil.
• Episode 09: Yellow Footsteps.
• Episode 10: Build Up.
• Episode 11: Charge.
• Episode 12: Dogs at the Gate.

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 2011 (US).
• Running Time: 00 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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